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Suspension Experts ??
I seem to recall someone (or more than one ...) here is/was involved in
building tube frames for race cars . I'm debating building a trike rear end to put on an older Honda CB750 , and need a bit of guidance ... my wife wants to ride but doesn't like to lean . Looks like the best-handling option is going to be unequal length A-frames with CV jointed half shafts and dual inboard disc brakes . I'm undecided about springing options , whether coil-over shocks , maybe a single transverse leaf . Either option will require a torsion bar to control body roll . Going to have to have an enclosed spider differential setup , with a sprocket mounted for chain drive - maybe from an ATV ? Front suspension hubs from a FWD car look like the cheapest option ... And it all needs to fit into a 14 x 14 x 27 inch package , plus the width of the A-frames , and the mounting points extending to the front to bolt it to the M/C frame . I'm considering using 1" sq tube and 1x2" tube for the frame members . I'd like to use the original swingarm and shock absorber mount points , since they're designed to support the loads ... and I haven'rt even begun to consider body work to cover it all . -- Snag Wannabe Machinist |
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